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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,513.63, 8,270.44 and 1,409.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,513.63, 8,270.44 and 1,409.63 is: 2,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,513.63 : 8,270.44 = 1,409.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,513.63/8,270.44 = 1,409.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,513.63x = 8,270.44 × 1,409.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,513.63x = 11,658,215.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,658,215.46/5,513.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.44

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